In the Media

Briya staff Mau Castro and Beth Kushner published an article about how Briya expanded career pathways for Spanish speakers through creating our two-generation CDA class and partnering with UDC on the creation the bilingual (English/Spanish) associate degree program in early childhood education. You can read the full article here. They were also featured in this… Continue Reading Briya staff publish article in COABE journal about Briya’s Spanish two-generation CDA class

“Remember that we are people too, that if you are hungry, we are hungry too.”   In this Telemundo story, Alma, a Briya student, shares her family’s experience during the pandemic and asks the mayor’s office to provide more support to DC residents who don’t qualify for a stimulus check or unemployment. Watch the video… Continue Reading Briya student Alma and Briya staff Raquel featured in Telemundo story about excluded workers

“We work, we all pay taxes. But to make it even harder for us to get health care, it makes us feel less than human…I felt shame when my daughter got older, and I had to keep taking her out of school to stand in that line.” Check out this Washington Post column by Petula… Continue Reading Briya student Alma advocates for one year renewal period for DC Alliance

“While financial and family motivation has drawn many adult learners to school, the seismic shift adult ed programs have undergone in the past nine months — namely, incorporating more flexibility like repeat classes and asynchronous learning options — has made it possible despite competing priorities such as child care, students said. Briya Public Charter School,… Continue Reading Briya sees increase in Adult Ed programs during pandemic

In December, Briya was very fortunate to have a visit from a news team from Telemundo, the national Spanish news network. Telemundo featured Briya’s unique two-generation, family literacy program in a segment that was broadcast across the country on New Years Day. Several students and staff members were interviewed in the video, and you get… Continue Reading Telemundo features Briya in a broadcast across the nation

“Si los padres saben manejarse con el inglés aumentan las expectativas que sus hijos estén preparados en lo emocional y académico para entrar a la escuela primaria.” El Tiempo Latino featured Briya in a story about the school’s history and our unique two-generation model, written in Spanish. The story talks about the needs that Briya… Continue Reading El Tiempo Latino highlights Briya’s two-generation model

The DC Public Charter School Board recently released a video highlighting Briya. The video, titled “A Day in the Life,” covers the mission and daily happenings at Briya and includes interviews with students and staff. Diana Delgado, a student in Briya’s Two-Generation Program, is featured in the video discussing her experience at Briya, explaining the… Continue Reading Video from DC Public Charter School Board highlights Briya’s education model

Briya was recently awarded a second Immigrant Justice Legal Services Grant from Mayor Bowser for the coming year! This grant allows Briya, in partnership with Julia M. Toro Law Firm, to continue providing students with free legal information, consultations, and representation. Briya held a know your rights presentation this September and was featured on NBC… Continue Reading NBC features Briya’s legal assistance for immigrant students

Briya’s Digital Literacy Program is featured in a Digital Promise case study as an example for others looking to incorporate technology into two-generation programs. “Briya has leveraged technology to help their immigrant learners overcome the digital gap they encounter moving to a highly digitally literate environment,” the study states. Read the full study here. 

The expansion to Fort Totten by Briya, Bridges PCS, and Mary’s Center is highlighted in a video created by the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) for their annual report. Fatoumata, a student in Briya’s Two-Generation Program, is featured in the video alongside her son, who attends Briya’s toddler class. “Briya is a very good opportunity… Continue Reading Briya’s Fort Totten expansion highlighted by Low Income Investment Fund

Briya staff members from Bangladesh, Syria, and Cameroon were interviewed by NPR reporter Armando Trull for a story on the views of immigrant voters in advance of the presidential election. “‘When I watch the TV news, I am thinking who will be president, because we are Asian and I came from Bangladesh, so I am… Continue Reading Briya staff featured in NPR story on immigrant voters

A recent report from the New America Foundation focuses on DC policies and programs, including Briya, that excel at supporting young dual language learners. The report, put out by New America’s Dual Language Learners National Work Group, points to a number of lessons policymakers in other areas of the country can learn from DC’s success.… Continue Reading Briya in New America (Again)!

Briya’s holistic approach to education, including the unique two-generation model and partnership with Mary’s Center, is highlighted in a story by Armando Trull of WAMU 88.5, NPR’s DC affiliate, as a way to help immigrant families overcome poverty. “’One of the things that [Briya and Mary’s Center] do very well is bringing all these elements together… Continue Reading NPR highlights Briya’s comprehensive approach to helping immigrants

Briya’s partnership with Mary’s Center is featured in a study by the Brookings Institution as an outstanding example of the way schools and clinics can collaborate to strengthen communities. “The combination of a school and clinic that function together as a ‘hub’ to provide health care, social services and education shows promise as a way… Continue Reading Brookings Institution study highlights success of Briya and Mary’s Center